Name: Leek & mustard vinaigrette with Carmarthen ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 large leeks -; 3 tbsp good-quality extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 tbsp grain mustard -; small bunch chives , finely chopped -; 18 slices Carmarthen ham or any good quality air-dried ham -; 1 Perl Wen (a Welsh cow's milk cheese) or 2 balls buffalo mozzarella , drained and each cut into 6 wedges -; toasted sourdough bread , to serve, optional -

Ingredients for - Leek & mustard vinaigrette with Carmarthen ham

1. 3 large leeks

2. 3 tbsp good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

3. 2 tbsp grain mustard

4. small bunch chives , finely chopped

5. 18 slices Carmarthen ham or any good quality air-dried ham

6. 1 Perl Wen (a Welsh cow's milk cheese) or 2 balls buffalo mozzarella , drained and each cut into 6 wedges

7. toasted sourdough bread , to serve, optional

How to cook deliciously - Leek & mustard vinaigrette with Carmarthen ham

1 . Stage

Cut leeks in half lengthways, wash thoroughly, then thinly slice. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan and add the leeks. Cook quickly over a med-high heat, stirring regularly until the leeks are tender with a little bite and still vibrant in colour, about 5-10 mins.

2 . Stage

Remove from the pan and allow to cool to room temperature. Fold in the grain mustard (1 tbsp at a time, to your taste) and chopped chives, and season with a little sea salt. The leeks can be made up to 3 hours ahead and left, covered, at room temperature.

3 . Stage

Serve the leek vinaigrette in a small heap on each plate. Then add the ham and 1-2 wedges of cheese. Serve with toasted sourdough bread, if you like.